THIS IS AN OFFICIAL JOHNSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION.
April 14, 2021
- Data may be incomplete due to delays in data reporting and access issues with reporting systems.

- WebIZ data is updated every week on Wednesday. INSIGHT data is updated as new numbers are reported. The date shown is the last date for which we have reported immunizations. The number of vaccines administered may change as new numbers come in, but the date will not change until vaccine data for a new date is available.
How to get a vaccine
For a complete list of vaccination options in Johnson County, visit our website. This includes JCDHE clinics, our local health partners and pharmacies.

Need help? Call or email us.
UPDATE: Johnson County in the news
Keeping the public informed of the county's response to COVID-19 is a high priority. In addition to this e-newsletter, be sure to also follow our local media outlets for additional information.

See below for a featured story of the day:

Watch today's Johnson County COVID-19 Vaccine Update on Facebook or YouTube.
As of April 14, Johnson County has:
44,735 positive cases of COVID-19 (increase of 43 since yesterday)
3.2% percent positive, 14-day average
83 incidence rate, number of new cases/100K persons, over prior 14 days, (increase of 3 since yesterday)
641 deaths (no additional deaths since yesterday)
243,761 individuals tested negative (increase of 496 since yesterday)
43,155 presumed recovered (increase of 53 since yesterday)
Positive cases represent those reported to the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment by physicians, private laboratories, hospitals and the Kansas Department of Health and Environmental Laboratories. Presumed Recovered are surviving individuals not hospitalized and more than 30 days since symptom onset. These numbers are not representative of the total number of individuals with COVID-19 in Johnson County. All data is provisional and subject to change.
NOTE: This e-newsletter will be provided Monday through Friday. Look for additional dashboard details by visiting jocogov.org/coronavirus, where information will be updated Monday through Friday, by 10 a.m.
NEW: BOCC to receive pandemic update during regular meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will receive a public health update tomorrow, April 15, during its regularly scheduled business meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Watch the meeting live on our website or Facebook Live.
Get KC regional COVID-19 data
Check out the Regional COVID-19 Data Hub. Get the latest data on COVID-19 transmission in the Kansas City-metro area.
UPDATE: Data from the state
VACCINE
Kansas WebIZ is reporting 1,617,994 doses have been administered in Kansas, as of 9 a.m., on April 14. This includes first and second doses. 1,019,650 Kansans have been vaccinated with one dose. This represents 35% of Kansas' population.


COVID-19
On Wednesday, April 14, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment provided the following data:

  • 305,320 positives
  • 4,944 deaths
  • 1,038,713 negatives
UPDATE: University of Kansas Health System provides regional update
The University of Kansas Health System provides daily updates on how COVID-19 is impacting our health care system and community.

On the Wednesday, April 14 episode, Catherine Satterwhite, regional health administrator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, gave a regional view of the infection and vaccination rates. She offered her thoughts on vaccine passports and how to carry or care for your vaccination card.

Watch this and other episodes at 8 a.m., Monday-Friday, on The University of Kansas Health System Facebook page.
Check out these ways to get COVID-19 testing in Johnson County
Click on the images below to get further details on testing availability, how to book an appointment and more. In addition to these options, you can also visit your health care provider to request a test.
JCDHE - Olathe
KC metro
State-sponsored testing - JoCo
JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
On March 25, the Board of County Commissioners approved a new Public Health Order proposed by Local Health Officer Joseph LeMaster, M.D., and Johnson County Health and Environment Director Dr. Sanmi Areola. It includes requirements for physical distancing in public spaces and the wearing of face masks. The order is effective from 12:01 a.m., on Friday, March 26, through 11:59 p.m., on April 30, 2021.

WORKPLACE GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS
COVID-19 in the Workplace: A guide for employers includes steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at work, concentrating on the rules of infection control and what to do when a case of COVID-19 occurs in the workplace.

ENFORCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
Anyone who wishes to report a concern may do so by emailing covid19@jocogov.org. DO NOT CALL 911.

MASK USE

WHAT IF I GET SICK

WHO TO CALL WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19
Call the Johnson County COVID-19 hotline at 913-715-CV19 (2819), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Spanish language available through same number. You can also call the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317, after business hours.

TRAVEL-RELATED QUARANTINE

VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have a webpage for the common questions surrounding COVID-19.
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